Well it’s been a few months since I last blogged. A lot has happened in this time though.. I have finally finished university with a Bachelor of Media Arts degree (graduation in March), actually achieved some decent grades, got a job, got an abn (Australian Business Number) and started a new website for my web design services (http://www.nicolepenney.com).

After three years studying at UniSA, Magill Campus I finally finished my final lot of assignments. It was a very hectic and nerve wrecking time, but somehow I came out of it alive and well. I’m very pleased with the results I achieved in this last semester (three distinctions and a credit), it’s always good to finish on a high! For one of my courses we were required to created a game as a group project. This project would then be assessed by the credit union for a competition on the Christmas Pagaent website. All of the groups in my class submitted their game on the website where a poll was created. Users could log in and vote for their favourite game. After the polls had closed, the credit union sat down and discussed each game; taking into consideration the votes, the presentation each group made at the ANZ building and the overall quality of the game. After all of this, my group and I were pleased to learn that we earned the top prize for our game ($750.00)!! We were extremely happy to win this prize as we spent many long hours constructing the game for the competition. You can play our game, ‘Christmas Helper’ at this address: http://www.cupageant.com.au/kidscorner/gamesgallery/games/christmashelper/

As well as finishing uni I finally landed myself a job as a professional web designer. It’s been a good experience to actually work in a professional environment and interact with clients. I’ve been very fortunate to get this position as I know how hard it can be to get a job after uni is over

Since the job is part time, I’ve also applied for my own abn number. This number will be used to coincide with my new, freelance webdesign service: http://www.nicolepenney.com. Be sure to check it out in the coming weeks (it’s currently under construction).

Oh one more thing. People who know me well would have discovered that I have a new found obsession with Siamese Fighting Fish. I bought my first (Calvin) in mid October and recently bought my second (Barney). They’re very beautiful fish but have a really fierce and aggressive nature. Here’s a picture of both of them (aren’t they cute ):

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